An month or more ago my friend Jessie planted an assortment of small annuals and perennials in her raised flower beds. Everything thrived, filled out and flowered. A riot of rainbow colors, textures, and scents, each one developing along its own genetic schedule. She transplanted several delphiniums for height and they grew quickly -- shooting up two feet over the others. Then they filled out and bloomed this startling shade of blue -- simply amazing!
Now, as other flowers are maturing, these graceful blue spikes serve as anchors to the entire colorful collection. The delphiniums are also developing additional spikes to add to the backdrop. Jessie has snipped some stalks to use in flower arrangements but instead of leaving a huge gap between stalks, the plant starts a new stalk. She should have these lovely blue flowers all summer long for use in bouquets and arrangements for every occasion.
For more information: Wiki definition with lists of species, how to grow delphinium, Martha Stewart decorating with delphinium, lovely collection of art prints of delphinium.
Thanks & happy gardening!
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